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MU51 CSB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

313,640 mi
Last recorded313,640 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 CSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 313,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2024 303,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 295,605 miles

Rear brake pads worn low, rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 282,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 272,634 miles

Both front chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2020 262,986 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 262,986 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 244,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 91Y Continental ContiSport Contact 5 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 230,598 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 219,362 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 219,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 203,970 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 183,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 183,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 170,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel line corrodded from rear to front

Pass 10 Jun 2013 157,062 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 157,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,218 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 120,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers smeary but not affecting view to road.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 120,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers smeary but not affecting view to road.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,297 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 102,297 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 85,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,533 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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MU51 CSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MU51 CSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MU51 CSB registered?

MU51 CSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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